tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post5931423558864559661..comments2024-03-26T21:10:39.866+00:00Comments on Postcard from Timperley: Gear Review: Golite Quest RucksackPhreerunnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-32390754343509197132011-12-09T09:58:09.327+00:002011-12-09T09:58:09.327+00:00Alan, the Nanon comes in at about the same weight ...Alan, the Nanon comes in at about the same weight as the Quest (around 1400gm) but hopefully it will be more 'user friendly' and more durable. It's certainly more versatile. Time will tell. I like it at present. But I liked the Quest despite my minor gripes - it was an excellent and very roomy pack, so for a trip involving carrying more than 3-4 days' food, the Quest would be my choice. Or the Jaguar.Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-31527701042440916262011-12-09T09:00:24.518+00:002011-12-09T09:00:24.518+00:00Mmm, I saw your previous post on this but i though...Mmm, I saw your previous post on this but i thought it may be a little too heavy. Yes coffee sounds good.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-60605882774962704572011-12-07T22:24:39.618+00:002011-12-07T22:24:39.618+00:00The Lowe Alpine Nanon, Alan, and it does double as...The Lowe Alpine Nanon, Alan, and it does double as a roomy winter day sack; you have my permission to inspect it, on Sunday, over a coffee, at SK 143 569...Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-29766489897379413262011-12-07T21:55:03.483+00:002011-12-07T21:55:03.483+00:00And in with the new?And in with the new?AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-29943582867985095672011-12-07T21:45:04.994+00:002011-12-07T21:45:04.994+00:00Thanks for these comments.
Jules, I also often us...Thanks for these comments.<br /><br />Jules, I also often use B&Bs but on those trips I wouldn't dream of using the Quest, which I regard as 'lightweight' rather than 'ultra lightweight'.<br /><br />Andrew, you have a very heavy 'Karrimor' - mine is only about 2 kilos. I'm sure your Talon is much lighter - I just hope it's big enough!<br /><br />Geoff - your comment illustrates the differing approaches we have to packing a rucksack. I've spent 30 years packing my tent in a compartment at the bottom of my pack, leaving the readily accessible pockets to hold waterproofs, lunches, stove, and my brew kit. The Quest was never satisfactory for me in this respect, although on this year's TGO Challenge I did use your approach and pack the tent in the front pocket. The downside was that all those formerly readily accessible items had to be stashed in the main bag, albeit in a separate bag at the top of the sack.Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-79311542603315779672011-12-07T12:01:26.955+00:002011-12-07T12:01:26.955+00:00I've been using a Quest for years now on joint...I've been using a Quest for years now on joint trips where I carry most of the kit for two of us.<br />I reported a material failure in my Quest review where a hipbelt strap tore away from the 'wings' at the weak point of the sewing and got a replacement from Golite, but otherwise the performance was excellent while it lasted, a very comfortable carry for the weight and volume.<br /><br />Interesting comment about packing the tent before everything else:- I pack a standard 2-person Voyager in the pocket (minus poles) AFTER everything else. In fact this was the main attraction of the Quest to me, I could pack everything else into the main compartment in the tent to guarantee staying dry, then depitch the tent and pack in the pocket.GeoffChttp://v-g.me.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-17416694059698496402011-12-07T08:36:00.348+00:002011-12-07T08:36:00.348+00:00I too have a quest (not the pretty blue one ) and ...I too have a quest (not the pretty blue one ) and I agree about the durability. I got mine in 2007.<br />It is in a bit better shape but probably not used ad much.<br />Always found it very comfortable and heaps if room. Too much really which is why I bought Mr Sloman's old Exos. And now will be using the Talons 44.<br />Good sack though, but just like you, my old Karrimor with 2 sections and side pockets still has hardly any wear. Shame it weighs in at 7lb empty.Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-54064114266932729882011-12-07T08:26:47.956+00:002011-12-07T08:26:47.956+00:00It's certainly an interesting debate.
I'm...It's certainly an interesting debate.<br /><br />I'm not a tent-carrying backpacker - I use B&B on my LDP outings - but do like to get the right blend of features for my gear. This often comes down to balancing a number of factors, but I do like my kit durable and am happy to carry a few extra grammes for the sake of performance. Some, I know, prefer lower weight and are happy to replace more frequently.<br /><br />I still contend that MOST gear these days from reputable, mid- to top- end manufacturers is already lightweight (possibly lightweight enough) and that the extra few grammes saved in ultra lightweight gear comes at something of a cost - that cost being either reduced comfort or compromised durability or both.<br /><br />It's interesting to note, though, that it's only really now that some of the ultra-light gear available is reaching the end of it's life, so durability can be properly assessed. The results will be interesting.<br /><br />Is this the beginning of the "not-too-lightweight" revolution? ;-)Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576395337502021082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-45509061694934357772011-12-07T07:49:47.439+00:002011-12-07T07:49:47.439+00:00Louise, I think Ian Cotteril uses the Exos for the...Louise, I think Ian Cotteril uses the Exos for the Challenge and finds it very good. Alan Sloman may also have it amongst his wide range of kit. I'm sure many more use it as well. <br /><br />Quite a personal thing, your rucksack, but in this posting I wanted to point out the Quest's issue with durability, its weak hip belt attachment, and (in my opinion) its unsuitability for use as a 'day sack'. Having said that, it did serve me well for three years.Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670908392024479748.post-68171609776997825662011-12-06T22:37:39.275+00:002011-12-06T22:37:39.275+00:00Interesting. I have Golite Pinnacle, which I had i...Interesting. I have Golite Pinnacle, which I had intended to use on this years Challenge. After the Pre-Challenge Daunder in the Borders with Mike and friends, I decided I wasn't happy with it for this. Partly because it has no compartments and you have to pack it so carefully in a certain order for it to be balanced and comfortable. I use it for day walks now, particularly in winter when I want to carry extra layers, flask etc.<br />I am also more used to a Karrimor, mine is a Wildcat, David's (which I swapped to at Laggan) a Panther. (Both still look as new) but I'm looking forward to carrying my Osprey Exos next May.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.com